Balls don't need anything to climb on. You don't want to big of a cage(height included). Balls are one snake that smaller is better when getting a cage. They CAN be extremely shy. Though not all are. They really should have a hide. I recommend the light weight plastic ones(I forget who makes em), for multiple reasons, main one being, when you pick it up....if you drop it, you won't hurt the snake if it hits it. I have a female breeder right now that has to be kept in the small tubs, because she's "crammed" in there so to speak. It makes her feel the most secure in there. She won't eat for me if she's in anything bigger. She can still move around and have room to feed, but it is tight quarters and thats how she likes it. Now that's an extreme example, but that gives you an idea of how they CAN be. For a baby ball I wouldn't go bigger than a 10 gallon at most to be on the safe side. Then just move up in size as needed. Big thing is hides....make them feel secure in the enclosure!! GOOD LUCK!! Balls really are great snakes!!

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